In this short but powerful poem, Angelou evokes the image of “blackness” as a nurturing, protective force. For many readers, this poem is a metaphor for the strength and resilience of African ...
Lyric poetry refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings. Historically intended to be sung and accompany musical instrumentation, ...
Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...